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Are Derms ‘D’ Deficient?

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

News reports this week have been flooded with dermatology leaders suggesting that sun exposure isn’t necessary to maintain recommended vitamin D blood levels. But can dermatology’s lobbying groups really be trusted on this topic?

“Dermatology groups generally consider 20 ng/ml …

Expert: Sun Protects Against Cancer

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Another British oncologist has rebuked the cosmetic dermatology industry’s sun-scare tactics, penning an article in the British press Tuesday encouraging people to get regular sun exposure to help them prevent all forms of cancer — even skin cancer.

Dr. Angus …

Editorials: Tan Bans Are A Bad Idea

Monday, January 16th, 2012

Newspaper editorial boards are starting to catch on that restricting teen-aged patrons from professional tanning salons should not be the government’s decision, but rather should be a parent’s decision.

“This is not tobacco. This is not alcohol,” Smart Tan Vice …

Non-Tanning Teens Burn More: Poll

Friday, January 13th, 2012

Nine out of 10 salon owners say teenagers who have access to and use professional tanning salons are less likely to sunburn when they do go outdoors or go on sunny vacations, according to the SmartTan.com poll. Only 10 percent …

Study: Vitamin D Lowers Diabetes Risk

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

A new study of more than 2,000 people at risk for diabetes suggests that higher sunshine vitamin levels reduces the risk of contracting the disease — another study connecting vitamin D with lower risk of disease.

The results were presented …

January’s Member of the Month

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Leigh Winston, owner of Sun Resorts Tanning Salon in Virginia Beach, Va., is January’s Member of the Month. Read about how Sun Resorts accommodates the military community and their families, how their sunless services became a huge success and Winston’s …

Angry Readers Want To Ban ‘Cosmo’

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

The magazine that has sold millions of dollars in chemical sunscreen advertising in exchange for leading a public relations charge to restrict teenagers from tanning salons has now been targeted by thousands of angry consumers who want to ban its …

Salons Mixed on 2011 Performance

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

A majority of indoor tanning businesses report that 2011 met or exceeded their business expectations, according to a SmartTan.com poll conducted in the past two weeks.

According to the poll, 59 percent say their business performance met or exceeded expectations …

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